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Live, cohort-based courses taught by scholars, artists, and practitioners. Small groups of 10-25 learners. Real dialogue. Deep transformation.
The World on our Plates: Culture, Politics, and Food Systems
This co-taught course takes as its starting point something everyone needs in order to survive - food - and examines how the personal is entwined with the social and the political. It must be clear this is not a course on “clean” eating or dieting - rather, it aims to examine how our individual choices are shaped by the larger food systems around us. Together, we will examine the food that ends up on our plate - where it comes from, what it is made up of, who is involved in putting it together - to attend to larger questions around the systems that produce food. This course is less interested in the breaking of bread than in the baking of bread. That is to say, whilst the symbolic and cultural elements of food are generally known, this course aims to focus squarely on the material dimensions of how food is made. We will consider how questions around labour, migration, race & gender, coloniality, capitalism and the climate crisis are wrapped up in the production of food. With our guidance, students will come to see how their choices around the food they consume are shaped by larger social and political contexts. They will see how these contexts affect their individual lives - their nutrition, health, bodies and selves. They will reflect on their individual contexts and produce personalised analyses on whether and how they might want to change the food choices they make - in a way that is conscious, intentional and realistic.
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Imagine. A world without "international" development.
This course is a deeply personal journey into the ethical and moral dilemmas of my life and career working in international development, in my home country Pakistan as seen through nearly three decades of experience. Using my widely shared blog series Why I Left Development as a foundation, in addition to my subsequent writings on the critique of foreign aid, we will explore the contradictions, questions, and discomforts that arise when the concept of “doing good” collides with Western systems of power. But this isn’t just my story—it’s an invitation for you to reflect on your own. Whether you’re a practitioner, a social entrepreneur, an artist, or a funder, the course will ask you directly, "Am I part of the problem". Your answer will guide teh trajectory of this course to help you move forward. Through personal reflections, we will interrogate where we began, the compromises we’ve made, and how we might begin again, with greater honesty and alignment, or maybe opt out completely. This course is not for the weak hearted. I will challenge you to look into your personal experiences and reflections about your work in ways that will create discomfort and doubt. But without this, there cannot be a “transformation”. Personally and professionally.
Themrise Khan
Themrise Khan
Starts April 7, 2026
Find Your Voice
In this class, we unpack racial and generational trauma as a community, explore the roots of our identities, and learn to find our voices in a world that often wants to silence us. We retrace history to understand how modern society upholds white supremacy and causes extensive harm to BIPOC communities. Using that knowledge, we consciously move away from white models of success, learn how to become more comfortable with our identities, and re-design our life based on the values that matter most to us. We will also learn how to leverage our voice and power to organize in community and create the systemic shifts we need to usher in a better world. Topics covered: - Understanding systems of oppression and its effects on the present world order - How western imperialism rewrote the history of the world - The psychological damage of the white gaze on our identities and self-esteem - Reconnecting with our identity and reclaiming our voice, confidence, and power - Uncovering racial and intergenerational trauma to start the healing process - Dismantling the lie of meritocracy and white models of success and professionalism - Redefining success based on our own values and terms - Strategies to counter racism and uplift the most marginalized voices - Understanding how our liberation is connected and learning to create a network of allies - Making space for joy and internalizing that rest is an important part of liberation work
Starts April 8, 2026
The Art of Intentional Living
This course invites participants to adopt a more conscious and intentional lifestyle. Through a thoughtful exploration of environmentalism and sustainable living, the course content empowers individuals to make meaningful changes in their daily practices. Participants will explore diverse topics, including reducing their reliance on chemicals, adopting a slow living approach, and integrating indigenous wisdom into modern contexts. Drawing inspiration from the zero-waste movement, learners will discover practical strategies to minimize their environmental footprint while deepening their connection to the natural world. The course will also cover effective environmental communication, utilizing insights from behavioral psychology to foster impactful dialogues and inspire collective action for change. Participants will learn how to craft compelling narratives that reimagine environmental discourse, igniting creativity and optimism. By deepening their relationship with land and nature, attendees will gain a holistic understanding of how interconnectedness can enrich both personal and community well-being. Ultimately, this course provides a comprehensive approach to cultivating awareness, fostering a sustainable mindset, and promoting harmonious coexistence with one's body and the environment.
Najla Abdellatif Vallander
Starts April 2, 2026
Capitalism vs. Love
An exploration of the fundamental tension between capitalist logic and our human need for love, connection, and community. This course examines how economic systems shape our relationships and how we can reclaim love as a revolutionary force.
Dr. Laura Basu
Dr. Laura Basu
Starts January 5, 2026
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